Creating a culture with intention

Tuesday July 23, 2013 #543 “It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when they don’t have to.”   ~Walter Linn In most groups, whether in business or socially, a small percentage does most of the work while most watch and...

Creating a motivational environment

Tuesday July 2, 2013 #537   “What a thrill one gets when you can see a light brighten before you in the eyes of one that listens.”   ~David K. Aaker   As leaders, we are called upon to motivate our teams.  However, it is clear that no one can be motivated...

Leaders are learners

Tuesday June 11, 2013 #531   “Try, fail, learn. Try, fail, learn. Try, fail, learn. That’s the leader’s mantra. Leaders are learners. They learn from their failures as well as their successes, and they make it possible for others to do the same.”  ...

Leader as servant

Tuesday May 21, 2013 #525   “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.”   ~Harvey S. Firestone   The greatest gift any leader can give is to ensure in some small way that they allow those around them the space, the challenge, and the...

Be the person who makes things better

Thursday May 9, 2013 #522   “Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others. When the leader in everyone is liberated extraordinary...